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Keshab Chunder Sen was a Hindu philosopher and social reformer who attempted to incorporate Christian theology within the framework of Hindu thought. Although not of the Brahman class (varna), Sen’s family was prominent in Calcutta (Kolkata), and he was well educated.
Mar 3, 2023 · Keshab Chandra Sen (1838-1884) was an Indian intellectual, philosopher and socio-religious reformer. He was one of the well-known leaders of Brahmo Samaj. He endeavoured to establish a universal religion.
The life and evolution of Keshub Chandra Sen, a prominent figure in Bengal's social reform. From loss and leadership to bridging faiths, his enduring impact and contributions shaped the socio-religious landscape in colonial India.
In 1870 Keshub introduced a new doctrine into his Church "Love for the Sovereign". Perceiving Christianity as a model tradition from which the Indians could learn, Keshub became convinced that the British presence in India served a divine purpose for the Indian people.
On 13th April, 1862, Debendranath elevated Keshub Chandra Sen to the post of Minister or Acharya of the Samaj. After the divine service he presented him with a Brahmo Dharma and a formal appointment letter and conferred upon him the title of Brahmananda - meaning one whose delight is God.
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May 21, 2018 · Indian reformer, and third leader of Brahmo Samāj. He joined the Brahmo Samāj in 1857, working with Debendranāth Tagore to promote its aims, and lecturing widely in English on theistic doctrine and Brahmo philosophy, establishing branches of the Samāj in Bombay, Madras, and other centres.
Born into a Vaiṣṇava vaidya (‘medical’) caste in Calcutta, Sen had a Westernized education. In 1858 he joined the Brāhmo Samāj, its then leader, the brahmin Debendranāth Tagore initiating him as the organization's first non-brahmin teacher (ācārya) in 1862.
SEN, KESHAB CHANDRA (1838 – 1884), Indian social and religious reformer. Sen represented for many the prototype of the Indian intellectual who adjusted to the intrusion of the West into Indian society in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Keshub Chandra Sen (Bengali: কেশবচন্দ্র সেন; also spelled Keshab Chunder Sen; 19 November 1838 – 8 January 1884) was an Indian philosopher and social reformer who attempted to incorporate Christian theology within the framework of Hindu thought.
Keshub Chandra Sen ( Bengali: কেশবচন্দ্র সেন; also spelled Keshab Chunder Sen; 19 November 1838 – 8 January 1884) was a Hindu philosopher and social reformer who attempted to incorporate Christian theology within the framework of Hindu thought.
